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inbound tourists vs foreign tourists

Both 'inbound tourists' and 'foreign tourists' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They refer to tourists who are visiting a country that is not their own. The choice between the two depends on the context and preference of the speaker or writer.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 644 views

inbound tourists

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase refers to tourists who are visiting a country that is not their own. It is often used in the tourism industry and official reports.

Examples:

  • The country saw a significant increase in inbound tourists last year.
  • The government is implementing new policies to attract more inbound tourists.
  • Section 2: Occupancy of tourist accommodation establishments (domestic and inbound)
  • OCCUPANCY OF TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS (DOMESTIC AND INBOUND)

Alternatives:

  • visitors from abroad
  • international tourists
  • tourists from overseas
  • foreign visitors
  • travelers from other countries

foreign tourists

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also refers to tourists who are visiting a country that is not their own. It is a more general term and can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

  • The city is a popular destination for foreign tourists.
  • The guidebook provides useful information for foreign tourists visiting the area.
  • I found the hotel crowded with foreign tourists.
  • Mostly transients and foreign tourists that don't know any better.
  • Last month, on 24 June, China also took a positive step by reopening access for foreign tourists to Tibet.
  • China recently re-opened Tibet to foreign tourists and, according to The New York Times, more than 1000 Tibetans detained after the March demonstrations have already been released.
  • On that day, a huge number of police, orchestrated by the government, attacked peaceful demonstrators, pedestrians and even numerous groups of foreign tourists in restaurants as they were quietly having a meal.
  • In Europe we are mourning thousands of our own citizens, but with admiration for and gratitude to the local people who, despite their own loss and pain, found the courage and compassion to care for bewildered and frightened foreign tourists.
  • According to the latest data from the Greek Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP), the number of arrivals of foreign tourists fell throughout almost all of 2008 (January to November).
  • I would like to suggest a new advertising message for the Slovak hospitality sector: we love having foreign tourists in Slovakia, provided that they learn Slovak before they set foot in our country.
  • The European Union is visited by over 370 million foreign tourists a year, a total of 40% of the tourists in the entire world.
  • The indirect beneficiaries of the Scheme are service providers in the tourist industry in Northern Norway, who will benefit from the aid in the form of an increase in demand from foreign tourists.
  • It is not enough to offer minority rights in the form of purely folkloristic performances for foreign tourists.
  • Not only the German consumers suffer, all those foreign tourists who, via the German, spend their holidays somewhere in Germany or even further afield, also suffer under the system.
  • It also applies to foreign tourists.
  • Remedies against tropical diseases are often available to foreign tourists from rich countries, but not to the large majority of the local population.
  • Although foreign tourists play an important part in the economy, unplanned mass tourism is not environmentally sound.
  • Takes note of the decision to allow foreign tourists back into Tibet, but urges the Chinese authorities to grant unfettered access to all Tibetan areas for international observers, international fact-finding missions, diplomats and foreign correspondents;
  • Foreign tourists must adapt to both of these circumstances.
  • Health was once Castro's pride and joy, yet today normal medicines are only for rich Communist leaders or foreign tourists.
  • On 24 June 2008, the Chinese Government took a positive step by reopening access for foreign tourists to Tibet.
  • Subject: Systematic provision of information to police forces, businessmen and holidaymakers with a view to ensuring that foreign tourists are not punished when they unwittingly break the law

Alternatives:

  • international visitors
  • tourists from overseas
  • visitors from other countries
  • travelers from abroad
  • tourists from foreign countries

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